National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
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Overview
This bill establishes the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The program aims to eradicate, control, and reduce the negative impacts of invasive species on National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters through prevention, early detection, and rapid response. It will involve establishing strike teams, partnering with various organizations, and utilizing existing data platforms to improve invasive species management efforts.
Key provisions
- Establishes the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program.
- Requires the creation of at least one strike team in each region of the Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial, technical, and contractual assistance to address invasive species management.
- Mandates the use of standardized reporting platforms for invasive species data.
- Requires collaboration with Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners.
- Defines key terms such as ‘invasive species,’ ‘early detection,’ and ‘priority invasive species.’
- Authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 per year from 2026-2030.
- Requires the Secretary to submit regular reports on the program’s progress.
Who is affected
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- National Wildlife Refuge System
- Federal Government
- State and Tribal Governments
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